Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

later than; following

From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading That night I slept the best of any night since the shock which had unhinged the nerves of every one in the house.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading I had ascertained that the full name of the lawyer who had been instrumental in drawing up the second will was Frederick W. Jackson, and while uttering this name more than once to myself, I fell into a dreamless slumber.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading That night I slept the best of any night since the shock which had unhinged the nerves of every one in the house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Here was a man ready to help me, and should I need a friend, Providence had certainly shown me in what direction to look.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Here was a man ready to help me, and should I need a friend, Providence had certainly shown me in what direction to look.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading I had ascertained that the full name of the lawyer who had been instrumental in drawing up the second will was Frederick W. Jackson, and while uttering this name more than once to myself, I fell into a dreamless slumber.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

untroubled by dreams

From this reading I had ascertained that the full name of the lawyer who had been instrumental in drawing up the second will was Frederick W. Jackson, and while uttering this name more than once to myself, I fell into a dreamless slumber.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading That night I slept the best of any night since the shock which had unhinged the nerves of every one in the house.

promote over another

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading I had ascertained that the full name of the lawyer who had been instrumental in drawing up the second will was Frederick W. Jackson, and while uttering this name more than once to myself, I fell into a dreamless slumber.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading I had ascertained that the full name of the lawyer who had been instrumental in drawing up the second will was Frederick W. Jackson, and while uttering this name more than once to myself, I fell into a dreamless slumber.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Here was a man ready to help me, and should I need a friend, Providence had certainly shown me in what direction to look.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading I had ascertained that the full name of the lawyer who had been instrumental in drawing up the second will was Frederick W. Jackson, and while uttering this name more than once to myself, I fell into a dreamless slumber.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Here was a man ready to help me, and should I need a friend, Providence had certainly shown me in what direction to look.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here was a man ready to help me, and should I need a friend, Providence had certainly shown me in what direction to look.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading That night I slept the best of any night since the shock which had unhinged the nerves of every one in the house.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments

From this reading I had ascertained that the full name of the lawyer who had been instrumental in drawing up the second will was Frederick W. Jackson, and while uttering this name more than once to myself, I fell into a dreamless slumber.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I had ascertained that the full name of the lawyer who had been instrumental in drawing up the second will was Frederick W. Jackson, and while uttering this name more than once to myself, I fell into a dreamless slumber.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

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From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

the force of workers available

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I had ascertained that the full name of the lawyer who had been instrumental in drawing up the second will was Frederick W. Jackson, and while uttering this name more than once to myself, I fell into a dreamless slumber.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I had ascertained that the full name of the lawyer who had been instrumental in drawing up the second will was Frederick W. Jackson, and while uttering this name more than once to myself, I fell into a dreamless slumber.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Here was a man ready to help me, and should I need a friend, Providence had certainly shown me in what direction to look.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading That night I slept the best of any night since the shock which had unhinged the nerves of every one in the house.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That night I slept the best of any night since the shock which had unhinged the nerves of every one in the house.

not any; not one

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

on one occasion

From this reading I had ascertained that the full name of the lawyer who had been instrumental in drawing up the second will was Frederick W. Jackson, and while uttering this name more than once to myself, I fell into a dreamless slumber.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

by chance

From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading Here was a man ready to help me, and should I need a friend, Providence had certainly shown me in what direction to look.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Here was a man ready to help me, and should I need a friend, Providence had certainly shown me in what direction to look.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading That night I slept the best of any night since the shock which had unhinged the nerves of every one in the house.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Here was a man ready to help me, and should I need a friend, Providence had certainly shown me in what direction to look.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Here was a man ready to help me, and should I need a friend, Providence had certainly shown me in what direction to look.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading That night I slept the best of any night since the shock which had unhinged the nerves of every one in the house.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading That night I slept the best of any night since the shock which had unhinged the nerves of every one in the house.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading I had ascertained that the full name of the lawyer who had been instrumental in drawing up the second will was Frederick W. Jackson, and while uttering this name more than once to myself, I fell into a dreamless slumber.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

make steady

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I had ascertained that the full name of the lawyer who had been instrumental in drawing up the second will was Frederick W. Jackson, and while uttering this name more than once to myself, I fell into a dreamless slumber.

up to a particular time

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

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From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading That night I slept the best of any night since the shock which had unhinged the nerves of every one in the house.

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From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading I had ascertained that the full name of the lawyer who had been instrumental in drawing up the second will was Frederick W. Jackson, and while uttering this name more than once to myself, I fell into a dreamless slumber.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading I had ascertained that the full name of the lawyer who had been instrumental in drawing up the second will was Frederick W. Jackson, and while uttering this name more than once to myself, I fell into a dreamless slumber.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

widely or fully known

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As his interest in me was to all appearance of a kindly sort untinged by suspicion, I felt that perhaps the odds after all, were not so greatly against me.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Here was a man ready to help me, and should I need a friend, Providence had certainly shown me in what direction to look.

at the time that

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

during the time that

From this reading I had ascertained that the full name of the lawyer who had been instrumental in drawing up the second will was Frederick W. Jackson, and while uttering this name more than once to myself, I fell into a dreamless slumber.

which person or people

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Taking in his lineaments with a steady look of my own, I waited till I had the opportunity to point him out to one of the undertaker’s men when I learned that he was a well-known lawyer by the name of Jackson, and instantly became assured that he was no other than the man who had drawn up the second will--the will which I had been led to believe was strongly in my favor.